nspired by the spirit of Halloween and the last few weeks of nice Fall weather, we are proposing a SPOOKTACULAR challenge, The Hilloween Hill Climb. This event is organized every year by my dear friend in Colorado and her boyfriend. It is fun, a great butt buster challenge, and as competitive or non competitive as you would like!!

Taking time off from the gym and working out is an important element of any well-rounded program. I've always referred to both sleep and rest as the unsung HEROES of wellness. The notion of #NODAYSOFF is one that I often see and hear. Our bodies and minds need a break. We need to rest, reset and recharge. Without rest, we risk burning out and injuring ourselves.

I'm seriously so thankful for the people in my life. They continue to push me and support me to believe that anything is possible. And most importantly I'm grateful for their friendship. It's all about teamwork, leading with passion and with knowing conviction in your heart that anything is possible!

I really really hope that each and everyone of you who make The Mill SV their workout destination, whether that be in a class or personal training realize I couldn't be where I am at all without each and everyone of you. I know I say it all the time...but I mean it!!!

As an runner, there were plenty of days I would walk onto the starting line NOT IN THE MOOD to give my best. I had to make a choice because I knew that if my coaches or opponents detected my state, I'd be in trouble. There were races where I didn't feel confident in my abilities, no matter how well I prepared. Maybe I was in a slump but one thing I knew for sure...